In Blum’s final note, “Capitalize on Luck”, he told Vassar grads that “You can’t get lucky without trying again and again. The more chances you take, the more times luck has to work its magic.” Despite any intimidation that lies ahead in the great expanse which college graduates are facing, Blum said “Opportunities will be there for you, I promise but they will not always be appealing. For others, you may also have to chase them down. Some will be off the beaten track, out-of-the-box, off-the-rails, but don’t judge. People passed judgement on me and they still do, for producing horror movies. If I had been threatened by that judgement, I wouldn’t be where I am today.” … [Read more...] about Jason Blum Reassures Vassar Grads During COVID-19 Times: “Don’t Let Moments Of Failure And Frustration Distract You”
Grammys snubs 2018
See Black Pumas Perform ‘Colors’ for Biden-Harris Inauguration Welcome Event
“President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, we’re looking forward to a new sense of optimism, unity and peace for all American people,” singer Eric Burton said prior to the performance, which takes place at the one hour and 10 minute-mark of the above video. … [Read more...] about See Black Pumas Perform ‘Colors’ for Biden-Harris Inauguration Welcome Event
Oscars Expand Shortlist For International Film Contenders To 15, Eliminate Executive Committee “Saves”
Instead of the main committee of volunteers from all branches of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences choosing their seven top picks, with the much smaller International Film Executive Committee then adding three more titles — thus creating a shortlist of 10 films to later be pared to the actual five nominees in the category — the main committee will now be doing all the work in phase one of the voting for the year, with an expanded lineup of their top 15 choices ostensibly designed to make up the difference in the elimination of the exec committees “saves,” as they have come to be known. … [Read more...] about Oscars Expand Shortlist For International Film Contenders To 15, Eliminate Executive Committee “Saves”
Josh Groban Performs at Joe Biden’s Dog’s ‘Indoguration’
They won't be the only human faces to drop in though ... Groban was added as a bit of a last-minute booking for some live entertainment. He willed his desire to perform for the "inDOGuration" into existence, recently asking Joe's team to let him sing for it. … [Read more...] about Josh Groban Performs at Joe Biden’s Dog’s ‘Indoguration’
Dr. Dre Back in the Studio After Hospital Release, Brain Aneurysm
Five-time, Grammy-winning producer Focus posted a photo Saturday of him, Dre and a bunch of other creatives hanging out in what appears to be a recording studio. Dre is front and center, giving a slight smirk, and everyone around him seems to be in high spirits too. … [Read more...] about Dr. Dre Back in the Studio After Hospital Release, Brain Aneurysm
